Location: Tanzania
Division: Civil Society Division
Reports To: Chief of Party
Date Posted: 8/30/2012
Application Deadline: 9/30/2012
Position Summary
IREX seeks a Finance & Grants Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded Civil Society Capacity Building Program in Tanzania. The purpose of this project is to strengthen civil society actors and networks through capacity building, media engagement, and increasing civic engagement. The Finance & Grants Manager will support the Chief of Party in meeting program objectives and will be responsible for oversight of project finances and grant-making activities.
ELIGIBILITY: Citizens of Tanzania preferred
The position is contingent on funding.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Assure that the program meets all IREX, USAID and Government of Tanzania requirements relative to USAID funds accountability and operations within Tanzania
• Negotiate agreements with sub-grantees and subcontractors, and provide financial managing and monitoring of agreements
• Provide finance support to grantees as necessary
• Ensure that all procurement is in compliance with U.S. government regulations
• Monitor project budgets and provide required reporting
• Coordinate with IREX Finance and Grants teams in Tanzania and at the home office
Qualifications
Candidates must be well organized, able to work independently, skilled at handling multiple tasks, able to meet deadlines and work in stressful situations.
Other specific qualifications should include at a minimum:
• Five or more years of responsible work as a financial manager, grants manager or controller preferred
• Experience providing finance and grants management for USAID programs strongly preferred; prior experience in finance and grants management for international organizations or donors required
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with partners, donors and other relevant stakeholders and personnel associated with this program
• Ability to function professionally and effectively in verbal and written English required, Kiswahili skills preferred.
Closing Date: Sunday, 30 September 2012